I have been a fan of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy throughout my life. I watched their movies when they were aired on television and purchased the VHS tapes available in the 1990's. I have most of their movies made since the inception of sound on a DVD boxed set and watch them periodically. I just finished viewing the movie "Stan and Ollie: on Netflix and found it an enjoyable experience. A heartwarming picture of two lifelong pals in the twilight of their career and life. A must see for all fans of Laurel and Hardy. A nice motion picture devoid of high tech special effects, car chases, violence , sex and mayhem. I highly recommend this movie.
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6 Reviews
A Very Cautious Boy
2 April 2021
Last Show of the Series
8 March 2012
I just finished watching this episode. It brought me back to 1963 when I was graduating from Grade 8. This was such a moving and touching episode and a wonderful way to end a terrific series. I remember when I was a young man, didn't want to see this series end but, I guess, it had to. People grow up and move on, can't stay the same. The same with this cast. You almost had the feeling you were a part of this group. A throwback to a simpler time, one that we will never see again. Wally, Beaver, Eddie all the characters were similar to ones I went to school with and recognized. When I watch the re-runs of these episodes my life is re-visited in a flashback. My cares and worries are gone and I get to take a nostalgia tour.
Laredo
(1965–1967)
Laredo
16 January 2011
I have recently found episodes of "Laredo", being aired on Retro TV. I have fond memories of watching this show in in its first run days when I was sitting the neighbours two sons. I had not much of a social life back then and needed the money. I enjoyed the byplay between all the main characters. My favourite would have been the Reese Bennett character played by Neville Brand. It was a good way to spend an hour watching a light hearted western show with a bunch of Texas Rangers that surely must have driven poor Captain Parmalee to distraction. Peter Brown and William Smith were excellent in their roles. I am not too sure about Robert Wolders or Claude Akins. I thought the Wolders character was a little bit too Jim West, from, "The Wild, Wild West" and I did not care for Cotton Buckmeister replacing Neville Brand's character.
Wally's Test
12 January 2007
Just an excellent episode in this priceless series. The teacher, Mr. Gannon,played by Frank Albertson, outsmarts Eddie Haskell and Lumpy Rutherford who conspire to cheat on an upcoming history test. Wally unwittingly becomes involved in the shenanigans and Eddie tries to get even with him. Lumpy tries to intimidate but to no avail. A terrific life lesson is conveyed here as was done in many of these episodes. The family unit was always paramount in this show and it was good to see Ward and Wally interact as father and son. There is a scene at the supper table that is very funny with Ward's reaction being priceless. This series was and will always be one of my favourite memories from my youth.
Bill Kennedy at the Movies
(1956– )
Bill Kennedy at The Movies
14 January 2005
I was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. One of my fondest memories is watching and enjoying Bill Kennedy at the Movies. His was a daily show on at 1:00 P.M. and I learned about Hollywood and the movies from watching him. He had a marvelous reference library full of still photos and the like that provided in depth reviews of both the picture and the stars. I watched his show as a youngster, through high school and as an adult. I would watch his show on my days off or when I was working an afternoon shift. He had a wonderful mix of movies including top notch movies. I remember seeing The Maltese Falcon for the first time on his program. He showed comedies, westerns, musicals, some real good movies and some even he did not like and would tell you so. Daytime television on Channel 9 is not the same today. Bill Kennedy was one in a million. I thank you Mr. Kennedy for all the enjoyment over the years.
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